The BMW 3 Series offers an enjoyable ride that combines practicality and luxury. It’s big enough for a family and comfortable enough for drivers who cover a lot of miles.
Used BMW 3 Series cars
The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car that's brilliant to drive, well equipped and available with a huge range of engines and trims. We have a wide range of used BMW 3 Series cars for sale that are available to buy or finance.
Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £16,500. Borrowing £14,500 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 12.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 6.71%
- 48 monthly payments
- £275.81
- Total amount payable
- £21,903.88
- Cost of credit
- £5,403.88
- Optional final payment
- £6,665.00
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £16,500. Borrowing £14,500 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 12.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 6.71%
- 48 monthly payments
- £275.81
- Total amount payable
- £21,903.88
- Cost of credit
- £5,403.88
- Optional final payment
- £6,665.00
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
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- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d ED PlusView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320d ED Plus
- 43,266 miles2018 regManualDiesel
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i M Sport TouringView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320i M Sport Touring
- 73,025 miles2018 regManualPetrol
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d ED Plus TouringView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320d ED Plus Touring
- 84,570 miles2018 regManualDiesel
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d ED PlusView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320d ED Plus
- 96,715 miles2018 regManualDiesel
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d SE TouringView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320d SE Touring
- 59,905 miles2017 regManualDiesel
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i SE TouringView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320i SE Touring
- 73,087 miles2016 regManualPetrol
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 7.6kWh SE AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 7.6kWh SE Auto
- 37,168 miles2018 regAutomaticHybrid
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d SE AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320d SE Auto
- 56,272 miles2019 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2020 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d MHT Sport Touring AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320d MHT Sport Touring Auto
- 81,267 miles2020 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d M Sport Shadow Edition Auto xDriveView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320d M Sport Shadow Edition Auto xDrive
- 53,579 miles2018 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 7.6kWh M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 7.6kWh M Sport Auto
- 41,196 miles2018 regAutomaticHybrid
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 12kWh SE Pro AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 12kWh SE Pro Auto
- 30,451 miles2019 regAutomaticHybrid
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 12kWh SE Pro AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 12kWh SE Pro Auto
- 31,814 miles2019 regAutomaticHybrid
- Read more about 2016 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i Sport xDriveView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320i Sport xDrive
- 52,201 miles2016 regManualPetrol
- Read more about 2020 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Plus Edition AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Plus Edition Auto
- 99,447 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320i M Sport Auto
- 84,000 miles2019 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2020 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 318d M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 318d M Sport Auto
- 64,501 miles2020 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 318d M Sport Shadow Edition AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 318d M Sport Shadow Edition Auto
- 21,525 miles2019 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 3.0 330d M Sport Touring AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
3.0 330d M Sport Touring Auto
- 82,102 miles2019 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2020 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Auto
- 69,181 miles2020 regAutomaticHybrid
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d M Sport Auto xDriveView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320d M Sport Auto xDrive
- 49,745 miles2019 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330i M Sport Auto
- 78,381 miles2019 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330i M Sport Auto
- 67,528 miles2019 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d M Sport Auto xDriveView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320d M Sport Auto xDrive
- 39,329 miles2019 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d M Sport Auto xDriveView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320d M Sport Auto xDrive
- 37,842 miles2019 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2022 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320i M Sport Auto
- 13,227 miles2022 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2021 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320i M Sport Auto
- 27,812 miles2021 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d M Sport Auto xDriveView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320d M Sport Auto xDrive
- 30,824 miles2019 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2020 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320i M Sport Auto
- 31,015 miles2020 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320d M Sport Auto
- 34,888 miles2017 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320d M Sport Auto
- 12,777 miles2019 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2019 used BMW 3 Series 3.0 330d M Sport Auto xDriveView this car
BMW 3 Series
3.0 330d M Sport Auto xDrive
- 35,693 miles2019 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2022 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320i M Sport Auto
- 5,081 miles2022 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2022 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320i M Sport Auto
- 11,894 miles2022 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2022 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320i M Sport Auto
- 7,789 miles2022 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2022 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320i M Sport Auto
- 8,480 miles2022 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2021 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Auto xDriveView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Auto xDrive
- 29,091 miles2021 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
- Read more about 2021 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Pro Edition Auto xDriveView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Pro Edition Auto xDrive
- 81,677 miles2021 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
- Read more about 2022 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 320i M Sport Auto
- 2,925 miles2022 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2021 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Auto xDriveView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Auto xDrive
- 45,711 miles2021 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
- Read more about 2020 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Touring AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Touring Auto
- 27,148 miles2020 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2022 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Auto
- 2,347 miles2022 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
- Read more about 2018 used BMW 3 Series 3.0 340i M Sport AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
3.0 340i M Sport Auto
- 38,152 miles2018 regAutomaticPetrol
- Read more about 2017 used BMW 3 Series 3.0 330d M Sport Touring Auto xDriveView this car
BMW 3 Series
3.0 330d M Sport Touring Auto xDrive
- 56,831 miles2017 regAutomaticDiesel
- Read more about 2020 used BMW 3 Series 2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Pro Edition AutoView this car
BMW 3 Series
2.0 330e 12kWh M Sport Pro Edition Auto
- 16,092 miles2020 regAutomaticHybrid
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Thinking of getting a BMW 3 Series?
The style of the car
The 3 Series is BMW’s best-selling model. It’s a family/executive car that’s available as either a four-door saloon or five-door estate (known as Touring). There are lots of versions to choose from and all offer a blend of great quality and practicality. Whether you go for the latest model (on sale new since 2019) or its predecessor, the 3 Series is a sharp-looking car. M Sport versions have a sportier look, with different bumpers and larger alloy wheels.
How it drives
The BMW 3 Series is a rewarding car to drive. Its rear-wheel drive layout (or four-wheel drive for xDrive models), precise steering and great balance through corners make it as enjoyable as some sports cars. Most of the engines available give you strong performance, as well as superb fuel economy. Long-distance comfort is excellent thanks to the quiet interior and smooth ride. Sportier models have stiffer suspension and larger wheels that can make the ride a bit bumpier, but they’re still comfortable.
The interior
The 3 Series has a high-quality interior that feels well built and looks great. Many useful high-tech features are available and both the latest model and the previous version have an infotainment system that feels bang up to date and is easy to use. All versions of the 3 Series have five seats. Both saloon and Touring models have lots of space for four adults but the central back seat is best suited to children since it’s rather hard and narrow. All versions have a large boot, with the saloon’s being big enough for three medium suitcases. The Touring’s boot isn’t as large as some rivals’ but it’s roomy enough for four medium suitcases and you can open the back window separately from the boot lid, which is handy in tight parking spaces.
Running costs and reliability
Most 3 Series models offer a good compromise between performance and fuel economy, with impressive mpg figures for all but the most high-performance petrol models. A plug-in hybrid version called the 330e has been on sale new since 2017, offering very low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions plus the ability to travel short distances on electric power alone. BMW has an excellent reputation for reliability although the brand finished last in the most recent J.D. Power UK Vehicle Dependability Study, an independent customer satisfaction survey.
How the BMW 3 Series compares with similar cars
The BMW 3 Series is smaller and costs less than the BMW 5 Series but it’s bigger than BMW’s 1 Series models. Its main rivals are the Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class and all three are closely matched for size, quality and equipment. The 3 Series is a similar size to cars such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia but since it’s a premium-brand model it generally costs more to buy.
Which is better, the BMW 3 Series or Audi A4? Our car comparison guide tells you everything you need to know.
BMW 3 Series common questions
The 3 Series has a high-quality interior and it feels built to last. In the latest J.D. Power UK Vehicle Dependability Study it achieved an average score for reliability and owner satisfaction.
The vast majority of BMW 3 Series cars give you very good fuel economy, with some of the very high-performance petrol models being the only exception. Tax and insurance costs will be on a par with rivals such as the Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class.
The BMW 3 Series is available as a saloon or estate (Touring) model. The saloon delivers enough space for a family but the versatile estate benefits from a much larger boot.
The BMW 3 Series is a very popular car and buyers are drawn to its comfortable ride, sporty handling and dynamic styling. While in most areas it closely matches its key rivals, the Mercedes C-Class and the Audi A4, the 3 Series is the most enjoyable of the three to drive. Find out how the BMW 3 Series compares to the Audi A4.